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Academy of General Dentistry in Texas

2026-01-20 | Dr. Jordan Thomas, DMD

Academy of General Dentistry in Texas

Featured Courses

Course Date	Course Title	Course Cost	CE Credits
Online On-Demand	Fellowship Exam Review – Newly Designed Format 2024 Edition	Members: $325 Non-members: $325 AGD Members: $325 (constituent other than Texas – must call Texas AGD before registering)	21 Credits Online Self Instruction
Online On-Demand	Dental Malpractice: What it is and How to Prevent it; An Approach Based in Risk Management	Members: $90 Non-members: $113	2 Practice Management (550)
Online On-Demand	Teledentistry: An Arm into the Community	Members: $90 Non-members: $113	2 Electives (130)
Online On-Demand	Registered Dental Assistant Course	Registration: $179	1 Infection Control, 1 Jurisprudence, 1 Radiology

On-Demand Courses

These courses are available anytime to fit your schedule and are designed to help you meet your continuing education needs with flexibility.

Course Date	Course Title	Course Cost	CE Credits
(Online)	Fellowship Exam Review – Newly Designed Format 2023 Edition	Members: $249 Non-members: $249 AGD Members: $249 (constituent other than Texas – must call Texas AGD before registering)	16 Credits Online Self Instruction
(Online)	Compliance Checkup: HIPAA & HB300	Members: $119 Non-members: $149	1 Credit Online Self Instruction
(Online)	OSHA, Infection Control and Compliance for Dentistry	Members: $119 Non-members: $149	2 Credits Online Self Instruction
(Online)	Opioid Prescribing for Texas Dentists: Comply with New Rules Taking Effect Part I	Members: $119 Non-members: $149	2 Credits Anesthesia and Pain Management (340)
(Online)	Registered Dental Assistant CE Renewal Program Bundle #2 (6 CE Hours) Beyond Basics – Bundle #2	Registrants: $165 (Enter Coupon Code: RDASAVE$15)	6 Credits
(Online)	Registered Dental Assistant CE Renewal Program Bundle #1 (6 CE Hours) Back to Basics – Bundle #1	Registrants: $165 (Enter Coupon Code: RDASAVE$15)	6 Credits
(Online)	TSBDE Moderate Sedation Provider Inspection How to Prepare, What to Expect	Members: $75 Non-members: $150	1.5 Credits Anesthesia and Pain Management (340)
(Online)	Sedation Protocols and Emergency Preparedness What You Need to Know to Meet Requirements	Members: $25 Non-members: $65	1 Credit Anesthesia and Pain Management (340)
(Online)	Practical Tip-Edge® – Session 2: Subdivision cases	Members: $40 Non-members: $60	1 Credits
(Online)	Practical Tip-Edge® – Session 3: Anterior Protraction Arch	Members: $40 Non-members: $60	1 Credits
(Online)	Practical Tip-Edge® – Session 4: Stage 1, Diagnosis, Extraction Site Selection	Members: $40 Non-members: $60	1.25 Credits
(Online)	Practical Tip-Edge® – Session 5: Palatal expansion, cuspid impactions, and stage 1 problems	Members: $40 Non-members: $60	0.75 Credits
(Online)	Practical Tip-Edge® – Session 6: Pre-stage 2, Stage 2	Members: $40 Non-members: $60	2 Credits
(Online)	Practical Tip-Edge® – Session 7: Stage 3	Members: $40 Non-members: $60	1.75 Credits
(Online)	Practical Tip-Edge® – Session 8: Finishing	Members: $30 Non-members: $40	2 Credits
(Online)	Practical Tip Edge Bundle	Members: $332 Non-members: $464	Included Programs
(Online)	Practical Tip-Edge® – Session 1: Diagnosis and extraction site selection	Members: $70 Guest Group: $95	2 Credits
(Online)	Just for the Record: Keeping up with the State Board Recordkeeping Requirements	Members: $45 Non-members: $60	1 Credit Practice Management (550)
(Online)	Oral Cancer, Precancer, and Differential Diagnosis of Common Oral Mucosal Conditions	Members: $69 Non-members: $69	2.5 Credits Oral Medicine (730) Lecture

In-Person Courses

Continuing Education Courses at **Texas Academy of General Dentistry.**
*Details include Course title, course cost, and CE credits received. Remember, you can take an online Dental CE course instead to certify your CE requirements in Texas!*
Date	Course Title	Course Cost	CE Credits
6/2/2023 – 12/31/2026	DEA MATE COMPLIANCE: Treatment and Management of Patients with Opioid or Other Substance Abuse Disorders In Partnership with DOCS Education	$295	8
8/29/2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT	Tips and Techniques for a Thorough Patient Assessment: Decreasing Risk in the Dental Setting (San Antonio AGD) Presented by Dr. Tommy Fischer	–	–
9/14/2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM CT	Periodontics beyond Scaling and Root Planing (Rio Grande Valley AGD) Presented by Dr. Pilar Valderama	Free	6
9/18/2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT	San Antonio AGD – SAFE: New Dentist Study Club Series – Invisalign for the General Dentist (San Antonio AGD) Presented by Dr. Kristin Soileau	Registration closed	–
9/19/2024, 8:00 AM – 9/22/2024, 12:00 PM CT	MasterTrack Session II: Fixed Prosthodontics and Implants	$1,495 Presenting only: $110	–
9/20/2024, 8:00 AM – 9/21/2024, 3:30 PM CT	Lone Star Dental Conference 2024	AGD Member: $561.00 Non-Member: $774.00 AGD Member New Dentist (graduated 2017 or later): $294.00 AGD Student: $109.00 Team Member, Spouse, Guest: $423.00	–
9/20/2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM CT	Texas Academy Awards – New Dentist of the Year and Texas Dentist of the Year™	$125	–
9/25/2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MT	El Paso AGD – FellowTrack – Prep to Polish with Brasseler USA (El Paso AGD) Presented by Pauline Valencia and Kyle Armstrong	Free	2
10/3/2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT	Fort Worth AGD – Modern Risk Management for Dentists (Fort Worth AGD) Presented by Marc Leffler, DDS, Esq.	$50	2
10/4/2024, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM CT	Greater Austin AGD – A Roadmap for Profitability, Fulfillment, & Legacy “Integrating the Technical & Entrepreneurial Systems for Optimal Health” (Greater Austin AGD) Presented by Mark Battiato, Deb Castillo, & Dr. Paul VreNon	AGD Member: $250.00 Non-AGD Member: $325.00 Team Member: $95.00	7
10/10/2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT	San Antonio AGD – Maximize Your Practice’s Profitability through Real Estate & San Antonio AGD Board Installation (San Antonio AGD) Presented by Lance Blackburn	–	3
10/23/2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT	San Antonio AGD – SAFE: New Dentist Study Club Series – Updates in Biomaterials & Fellowship Course Review (San Antonio AGD) Presented by Dr. Jon Dossett	$300 (for series)	3
10/23/2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT	Safe and Effective Pain Management: Prescribing Opioid & Other Controlled Substances – Part II; Understanding Predictive Patient Outcomes (Texas AGD) LIVE Interactive Webinar	AGD Member: $177.00 Non-AGD Member: $215.00	2
10/24/2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM CT	Greater Austin AGD – Halloween Happy Hour! (Greater Austin AGD)	Free	–
11/6/2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT	Fort Worth AGD – Leveraging Digital Workflows to Optimize Cosmetic Case Outcomes & The Myths and Truths of Technology and Case Acceptance (Fort Worth AGD) Presented by Ryan Schmidgall, DDS MAGD and Steven J. Anderson	AGD Member, Non-AGD Member: $75.00 Team Member: $35.00	–
11/13/2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT	San Antonio AGD – SAFE: New Dentist Study Club Series – The Key to Global Diagnosis and Esthetic Dentistry (San Antonio AGD) Presented by Dr. Bill Robbins	$300 (for series)	3
11/14/2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT	Houston AGD – Perio-Ortho Synergy (Houston AGD) Presented by Popi Stylianou, DDS, MS	AGD Member: $80.00 Non AGD Member: $150.00 Student Member, Staff/Guest: $70.00	3
11/15/2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT	Dallas AGD – Innovative Periodontics: “How to” from Techniques to Products (Dallas AGD) Presented by Samuel B. Low DDS MS MEd	AGD Member: $149.00 Non-AGD Member: $199.00 Staff/Hygienists: $49.00	6
11/20/2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT	Greater Austin AGD – SAVE THE DATE – New Horizons in Interdisciplinary Orthodontics (Greater Austin AGD) Presented by Dr. Tito Norris	–	2
5/21/2025 – 6/7/2025	Pathway 2 Fellowship Program 2025	–	–
9/12/2024, 8:00 AM – 9/13/2024, 4:00 PM CT	Lone Star Dental Conference 2025	–	–
Previous Courses

Discover Your Path to Dental Excellence with Texas AGD's New Dentist Program

Embark on an educational journey tailored for the next generation of dental professionals with the Texas AGD's New Dentist Program. This innovative hybrid-learning initiative offers a unique opportunity for new or emerging leaders in the dental field to enhance their skills and knowledge, positioning themselves for career success.

The scarcity of programs specifically designed for new dentists makes the Texas AGD's offering particularly valuable. Our “Pathway 2 Fellowship” program is meticulously crafted by devoted members of the New Dentist Committee, ensuring that it meets the specific needs and challenges faced by dentists at the start of their careers. Whether you're already progressing toward your FAGD or simply eager to broaden your dental expertise, this program is tailored to help you excel.

Join peers from across Texas to not only expand your professional network but also stay committed to ongoing education that enhances your ability to deliver exceptional patient care. Our program highlights include engaging, real-world applications and opportunities to practice new skills in a supportive environment.

Upcoming Program Dates:

Online Session: May 21, 2025
In-Person Session: June 7, 2025

Don't miss the chance to be a part of this transformative experience.

Career Pathways

Explore paths to professional growth through fellowship and mastership programs designed to deepen your expertise and recognition in the dental field.

Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) – A pathway to distinguish yourself in the field.
Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) – Attain the highest designation and reflect your commitment to providing quality care.
Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) – For those who have achieved their Mastership but continue to pursue further education and community service.

Texas State Dental CE Requirements

Dental CE Requirements for Texas Dental Professionals

Profession	Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years)	Technical/Scientific Hours	Risk Management	Controlled Substances	CPR/BLS Requirement	Self-Study Hours
Dentists	24	16	Up to 8	2 hours if authorized	Current CPR required	Up to 8
Dental Hygienists	24	16	Up to 8	Not required	Current CPR required	Up to 8
Dental Assistants	12	At least 6	Not required	Not required	Current CPR required	No
Registered Dental Assistants	24	16	Up to 8	Not required	Current CPR required	Up to 8

Continuing Education Requirements for Texas Dental Professionals

Ensure you meet your continuing education requirements for dental professionals in Texas. Here's a breakdown of CE requirements by role:

Profession	Requirement	Details
Dentists	Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years)	24
	Technical/Scientific Hours	16
	Risk Management	Up to 8
	Controlled Substances	2 hours if authorized
	CPR/BLS Requirement	Current CPR required
	Self-Study Hours	Up to 8
Dental Hygienists	Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years)	24
	Technical/Scientific Hours	16
	Risk Management	Up to 8
	Controlled Substances	Not required
	CPR/BLS Requirement	Current CPR required
	Self-Study Hours	Up to 8
Dental Assistants	Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years)	12
	Technical/Scientific Hours	At least 6
	Risk Management	Not required
	Controlled Substances	Not required
	CPR/BLS Requirement	Current CPR required
	Self-Study Hours	No
Registered Dental Assistants	Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years)	24
	Technical/Scientific Hours	16
	Risk Management	Up to 8
	Controlled Substances	Not required
	CPR/BLS Requirement	Current CPR required
	Self-Study Hours	Up to 8

View All Texas CE Requirements

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